What is Reconditioning?
The process of inspecting, repairing, and detailing a used vehicle to prepare it for sale on the lot.
Understanding Reconditioning in Dealership Operations
Reconditioning (often called 'Recon') is the workflow a used vehicle goes through from the moment it is acquired until it is front-line ready for sale. It includes mechanical inspections, necessary repairs, cosmetic touch-ups, and detailing. Because vehicles depreciate daily, dealerships use recon tracking software to measure 'time-to-line'—identifying bottlenecks in the service department to get cars sellable faster and reduce holding costs.
How CarSalesSoftware.com Handles Reconditioning
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Related Glossary Terms
ACV (Actual Cash Value)
The true wholesale value of a vehicle, representing what a dealership is willing to pay for a trade-in or purchase at auction.
Automotive CRM
Customer Relationship Management software tailored for auto dealerships to track leads, manage follow-ups, and monitor the sales pipeline.
Back-End Gross
Profit generated in the F&I office through financing reserve and the sale of aftermarket products.